Studying corporate governance often involves analysing data from corporate disclosures and financial reports. However, this essay takes a different approach by examining two television miniseries, WeCrashed and The Playlist. These shows provide unique insights into the governance practices of two high-profile start-ups, WeWork and Spotify. By reflecting on these narratives, I aim to uncover corporate…

To take the pulse of companies’ status quo and competitiveness around pay transparency in Switzerland, HCM International and the Institute for Law and Economics of the University of St. Gallen – two partner organisations of the Network for Innovative Corporate Governance (NICG) – conducted a survey between the end of summer and fall 2023. Read…

Click here to read the letter titled “Bosses must embrace their climate-conscious staff”.

Corporations’ contribution in solving grand challenges is quintessential. This study recognises the fundamental role that boards of directors have in setting firms’ strategic direction. It focuses on three current divergences between the characteristics of grand challenges and most boards. While the innovations required to resolve such mismatches seem simple, the actual implementation is realistic only…

Click here to read the letter titled “Age diversity is one key to intergenerational fairness”.

Click here to read the letter titled “A new climate goal for the corporate world”.